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Distance from Johannesburg to Aliwal

Johannesburg to Aliwal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 592.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min.

N Johannesburg → Aliwal
Road distance
592.4 km
368.1 mi • 319.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
529.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
Return: 13 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R991.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R996.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,104.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,113.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,308.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,314.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,457.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,469.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,721.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,729.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,917.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,933.43
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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592.4 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Aliwal
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    1.3 km
  6. Turn right onto John Page Drive
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto New Goch Road
    0.4 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M2
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    5.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  18. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  19. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    6.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Rozel Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight right onto Saint Helier Road
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Vista Place
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,319.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
296.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Aliwal
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Aliwal
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Aliwal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
299.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
316.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
219.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Aliwal → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Aliwal
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
296.7 km
Total: 592.4 km
Midpoint 296.7 km
592.4 km 6 hrs 55 min
Destination Aliwal -30.24549, 30.90749

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 592.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,184.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 296.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -28.37499, 29.32656
End -30.24549, 30.90749
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg from Aliwal? +
Johannesburg is about 592.4 km from Aliwal by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Aliwal? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Aliwal in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Aliwal? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Johannesburg to Aliwal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R991.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R996.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,104.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,113.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Aliwal? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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ern Bypass
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Richmond
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Coast
From Johannesburg To Aliwal
Ultra City
From Johannesburg To Aliwal
Vista Place
From Johannesburg To Aliwal

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 437.2 km

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